SIMONSON THEATER A private home theater dedicated to the cinematic experience.

ABOUT THIS THEATER

Interior of Simonson Theater

Simonson Theater is a purpose-built private screening room designed to recreate the cinematic experience at home. Six seats, a 158-inch CinemaScope screen, immersive surround sound, and a carefully treated room create an experience intended to be shared.

In addition to cinema, the theater supports live streaming content, including sporting events, on the big screen.

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Theater riser and aisle Theater aisle View toward the theater screen Epson theater projector Theater entrance stairs
Technical Details

Room

  • Room dimensions: 14 × 19 ft
  • 10-foot vaulted ceiling
  • Seating capacity: 6
  • Leather powered recliners with USB charging ports
  • 12-inch riser for second row
  • Room treatment by GIK Acoustics

Audio

  • Overall Channel Layout: 7.2.4
  • Onkyo TX-RZ70 13-channel processor
  • 11 power amplifiers — 1,100W RMS total output
  • Electronic Room Correction: DiracLive full bandwidth with Bass Control

Theater Speakers

  • Klipsch RP-600M II ×2 front L/R freestanding mains
  • Klipsch R-5502-W II ×1 in-wall center
  • Klipsch R-5502-W II ×2 in-wall side surrounds
  • Klipsch RP-500SA ×2 on-wall back surrounds
  • Klipsch CDT-5800-C II ×4 in-ceiling Atmos speakers
  • HSU Research VTF-TN1 ×2 subwoofers

Video

  • Epson LS12000B 4K laser projector
  • Silver Ticket 158-inch 2.35:1, fixed-frame, acoustically transparent WVS screen

Effective Screen Size by Aspect Ratio

  • CinemaScope (2.35:1): 158"
  • IMAX Digital (1.90:1): 133"
  • Flat (16:9): 126"

Sources

  • Zidoo Z30 Pro Media Player
  • Roku 4K Ultra Streaming Player
Construction Cast

Simonson Theater was a more than two-year project, made possible with the help and expertise of family who contributed throughout its design and construction.

Sally Simonson — Aesthetic Design

Theater aesthetics, carpet and paint selection, lobby and concessions design, and vendor selection.

Sean Simonson — Aesthetic Design & Lighting

Theater aesthetics and lighting design. Physical Riser Construction & Assembly.

Roger Simonson — Electrical

Electrical expertise and termination of all theater electrical systems.

Special Thanks

Youthman

For the home theater education, practical guidance, and inspiration provided through his videos.

Audioholics

For the technical education, research, bench-testing, and guidance that informed many of the audio decisions made throughout the project.

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